Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,3,3-Trimethylindan-1-one
Synonym(s)	1-Indanone, 2,3,3-trimethyl-;Saffron indenone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2,3,3-trimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one
JECFA number	2047
CAS number	54440-17-4
FEMA number	4556
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	174.24
Chemical formula	C12H14O
Physical form/odour	Colourless to clear yellow liquid; Herbal spicy saffron leather tobacco aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Sparingly soluble
Boiling point (°C)	250-252°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.532-1.542
Specific gravity	1.015-1.025
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
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